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Five inspiring women fashion designers in 2020, from Uma Wang to Yoon Ahn, whose Ambush label Kanye West loves
- These women fashion designers, from different parts of the world, have inspired with their strong vision and unique stories
- Tokyo-based Yoon Ahn talked about taking the label she co-founded global through collaborations with Nike and Converse, and we learned about modern-retro Bode
The pandemic and the ensuing global economic crisis have taken a huge toll on many small fashion designers, who often don’t have the resources of big luxury groups to weather uncertain times.
True talent, however, will always be rewarded, and these five female designers, all hailing from different parts of the world, have inspired us with their strong vision and unique stories, and our profiles of them have resonated with readers of the Post in 2020.
Japanese nurse designs otherworldly clothes for her grandma
Seiran Tsuno may have not sold a single item yet, but her dresses with swirling colours and patterns created using 3D pens are a social media sensation. She gets inspiration for her creations from her day job – she works as a psychiatric nurse at a specialist facility in Hokkaido in Japan.
The former scientist introducing African prints to Singapore
Ifeoma Ubby, a former cancer researcher, launched her label in 2016 as a side hustle when she could not find African fabric in Singapore.
New York-based menswear label Bode: nostalgic-modern
Emily Adams Bode is fascinated with personal stories and history, which is reflected in her modern retro designs. She was the first winner of the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation awarded by The Woolmark Company.
How an Asian fashion label went global: Yoon Ahn’s Ambush
Yoon Ahn, co-founder of Tokyo-based label Ambush and jewellery designer for Dior Men, has built a following that includes fans like Kanye West. She talks about Ambush’s journey, including collaborations with Nike and Converse, and a new partnership with Milan-based New Guards Group.
Designed in China, made in Italy: the story of Uma Wang
Uma Wang has built her eponymous label into one of China’s top designer brands in just a decade. She says she makes her clothes in Italy not just because of the quality, but because people there try to understand what’s behind her style and philosophy.
Which stories mattered most to you in 2020? Find out with our Year In Review 2020 retrospective.
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